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Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

Numerous electric railways are under
way in California.
A special exhibition was made on the
North Metropolitan tramways, London,
a few weeks ago, of the Elieson motors,
propelled by storage batteries, which
had run $4,000 miles since August Is,
carrying l4O,WO passengers at cost
said not to be more than twO-thirds that
of horse traction.
The Van Depoele company will begin
operating road in Brooklyn in Il few
days.
A mill to turn out beams and angles
has just been started at New Albany,
Ind.
The Edison electrical people at New
York are to erect a 300 900 building.
A Cleveland company will put up u
large motor factory in Jersey City.
A large electric light plant will soon
be erected at Roanoke, Va.
Allentown is to have ninety-eight
electric lights and l25 naphtha lamps.
One of the latest attempts to harness
the forces of nature for the service of
man is the adoption Of windmill for
the turning of a dynamo, the electricity
thus obtained being stored in suitable
batteries, and afterwards used in light
ing beacons for the benefit of the mari
time interests. There is station of
kind near the mouth of the Seine, and
considerable success has been obtained.
An electric organ is building for :the
Burg theater at Vienna, Austria. The
organ will be supplied with a cable up
ward of 1900 yards in length, running all
around the stage and the orchestra. 1t
has several operators stations, at each
of which the organ can be woaked. The
chief station is located in the orchestra,
the others in different parts OF the stage.
The same theater is already supplied
wite electric light to avoid the danger
of fire. .'.,. 49,, -.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
For Liver Complaint Dops indigestion and Sick Headache Use Vests Liver Pills.

astonishment of all and superstition of
of glass in the window against
which her bed stood was Il perfect pho
tographic likeness of her as she had APP
peared in her nightcap and gown,
lying in bed for so many years. Her
careworn, suffering face had been seen
so often that it was perfectly familiar
to the neighbors for miles around, and
as each newcomer glanced at the glass
he drew back with amaZemcnt and eX-
claimed:
"Yes, it is her likeness"
Appearing rather incredulous, a tall,
intelligent Tennesseean suggested that
l drive back and see for myself Ask
ing him to accompany me we drove
back. | expected to see some hitherto
nobserved flaw in the glass, which the
superstitious, aided by vivid imagina-
tion, might cOntOrto into some sort of
fancied resemblance, just as we may
discover shapes in the dying Goals or
trace rcSemblanccS in the fleeting
clouds; but what was my surprise in
stead, to see, not an imperfect pane OF
glass, but Il perfect one, on which was
plainly visible a faint, though perfect
picture of an old woman in capaud gown
lying in bed.
As to its resemblance to Mrs. Osborne
| could not vouch, never having seen
her, for she was buried, her death hav-
ing occurred three days previously, but
my companion, who had known her
we'll. assured me the likeness was per-
feet. A number of people were linger-
ing about, wondering at the strange
picture on the glass, and attributed it to
some supernatural origin. 1account for
it on hypothesis which, though | cam
not satisfactorily explain, seems to me
the only reasonable one.
That section of country is rich in
mineral ores-iron, lead, silver, gold,
manganese, inter, etc. That pane of
glass, from long exposure, has lost its
bright, glossy surface, and become
dingy with Il somewhat irridescent film
on it, caused possibly by imperceptible
vapors from these abounding ores, de-
posted thereon in the long years OF
her illness. Perhaps fumes or vapors
what photographers use generated by
the inter and silver in the earth), may
have been in some manner deposited
| in the glass, this making it what pho
| tograpers call sensitive plate"
| While the glass was in this condition
some sudden change in the atmos-
| phere may have occurred, and Mrs.
Osborne, being in posed position, the
likeness was imprinted upon it.
Be that as may. the picture was
there, and though not distinct or highly
enough finished to have been delivered
to customer by first-class photo
grapher, it was certainly a correct
Photographic likeness, unfinished on
that glass by some natural process and
not by the hand Of man. and remains q
mystery for science to solve.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Victims OF Electricity.

Washington Post: For some nights
past unusual numbers of small birds have
been observed flying in dazed manner
around the electric lights which illum-
mate the streets. At four o'clock yes
terday morning, on f street were a
dozen cats. Overhead the air was filled
with sparrows, huttering around the
lights. Many flew against the glass
globes and fell stunned. Then the cats
would scramble for them. Occasionally
when bird alighted on the ground to
rest, cat would stalk it successfully.
:. Along Seventh street, where the
nights are close together, the air was
alive with birds and the street was
thronged with cats. The street, ordin-
arlly quiet, was noisy with the cries and
tlutteriug of the birds.
The sparrows-nott the unpopular Eng
hsh species, but small and pretty wood
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

night, and had been diverted by the
glare of the lights. When dawn came
they went their way.
Another curious incident was afforded
by a flock Of wild geece. Their path
was directly down Seventh street, and
the brilliant glare served to entangle
them. They circled around and around
making their loud characteristic cries
for some time before they got straight
cnp0 ont
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Another BuncO Victim.

Another BunCO Victim.
New York Times: Captain Thomas
G.. Ring. one of the oldest and most re,
spcctcd business men Of Ncwburg, New
York. was recently accosted by a young
man who claimed to be an old acquaintt
ance, and said that he had bought
tickets for q book entitled "HistOry
of Orange County; that he had drawn
two sets, and that, as he only wanted
one, he would be pleased to make q
present of the other to the captain. Tho
stranger took the captain to the house
~ Montgomery street where there was
another man, who figured as agent for.
the books. He said the books had not
vet been received, as tho
printers had disappointed them.
He then produced the tickets and said
they had a chance to draw for prize.
There were ON the table two packages
S. 600. Ring and the first man each
drew four tickets or cards, which, when
compared with the chart. showed that
each had drawn 5000. The pretended
book agent said that he was acting foN
other persons and wanted to be satisfied
that the two were responsible men,.
The man who had brought Ring to tho
house said his name was Ramsdcll, and
he was we'll acquainted with Homer
Ramsdcll. The book agent insistcd
that Ring should show that he was
worth $4,000.
Ring went to the bank and got Sl2 600
worth of Erie railroad and Ncwburg.
Gas company stock that he owned, and
returned. The book agent said he
could not certify that the securities
I were all right and Ring would have to
produce town city or government bonds.
Ring returned to the bank and got
So 900 in Albany city coupon bonds, also
his property. The book agent was sat-
isfied with these. He said he had tn
certify 10 the president of his company
that he had seen the amount in that
sort of bonds.
The man Ring had first met had in
the meantime satisfied the book agent
that he was responsible. Then the book
agent said they had been very fortunate
i'm the drawing, and they had two moro
chances. Ring said he would not draw
any more. Ramsdell then took tho
cards from Ring and drew for himself
and Ring. The book agent said bOth
had lost, and seized Rings bonds. Ring
demanded his property, and threatened
to send for the police. The pretended
book agent iccringly said he would go
to the police station with him. While
the wrangle was in progress the bonds
disappeared Ring says he does not
know how. The two sharpers then made
their escape with the bonds. There is
no trace OF the swindlcrs.
Ring has been treasurer OF the savings
bank here for many years, and has am
pie means. The bank is not concerned
in any way in the transaction.
A cable dispatch from Paris OF Octo-
Der l6 says: The government mas
granted IL concession TO the frchch
Gable company, with interest guaran-
tced, for a cable connecting BraZii Cen
trail America, the Antilles ana New
York. Fifteen million francs to con-
struct the cable have been subscribed.
It is said, and admitted, that an
amicable understanding exists between
the Western Union and Postal com
panes as to rates. This report.has cur.
rency in spite OF other reports that tho
postal is TO be made the nucleus VI
bigger opposition than ever,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

It is said, and admitted, that an
amicabe understanding exists between
the Western Union and Postal com
panies as to rates. This report:has cur.
rency in spite OF other reports that tho
postal is TO be made the nucleus VI
bigger opposition than ever,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

that the difference of air is noticeable
with either kind of lighting. Finally,
the professor concludes that electricity
is far superior to gas from the stand
DOint of health
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
IN THE ELECTRICAL FIELD.
What the Fluid Has Done, is Doing
and May Do in the World of Science.
A LIGHTNING PHOTOGRAPH.
Injuries to Birds-Thc Ticker On
the Train--The Fluid as o
Dctectivc-SOmc Elcc.
triCal Brcvitics.
\ LIGHTNING PHOTOGRAPH.
Largest Electric Street Car.

1t Is used in Philadelphia, and the
Electrical World describes it as follows:
On this new car there are two motors,
supported by two small trucks, similar
to those on Reckenzaun's street cars in
Europe. Each motor weighs about five
hundred pounds, and the pair, when
working to their fullest capacity, are
capable of giving thirty horsepower
collectively. Such power will scarcely
ever be needed, but it can be called into
requisitiOn should circumstances de-
mand it. The frames of the four
wheeled trucks are made of wrought
iron; they have u very slight appear
ance, yet they are of ample strength to
support the maximum load with safety.
The wheels are only twenty-siX inches
in diameter, which, when revolving at
1O3 revolutions per minute gives speed
of eight miles an hour when the motors
ruu at S24 revolutions, the armature
speed being reduced eight to one by
means of Reckenbaum's worm gearing,
which was described Mt recent meet
ing OF the American Institute of Elec-
trical Engineers.
The speed of thecar is regulated by n
switch which causes the motors to work
in series, singly.or in parallel circuit,
so that all the cells are always used
when the car is in motion, whereby
they are discharged uniformly, result
which will be appreciated by those who
have some experience with storage bat
teries. The cells in this case are of the
same shape and size rs those on the car
''number one" which were manufac-
tured by the Electrical Accumulator
company, of New York. Large MS this
car is, it goes round the sharpest
curves with remarkable ease, and
altogether works we'll, the motion of
the whole apparatus being absolutely
silent. The current is supplied by
seventy-four storage batteries; but there
are actually l20 cells on board, slowed
away under the seat on long boards,
which run on rollers to facilitate the
speedy removal and replacement of the
whole battery. The seats are of the
usual height and width, but they are
twenty-five feet long, accommodating
about thirty -four people.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

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with dead Indians, and this. the CroWa
afterwards said, showed that the whita
men did not want to harm them. for il
they had kept on firing not n single ono
would have escaped. When we went
over into the Indian camp we found that
they had dug ritle-pits, and the one com4
pany of cavalry engaged dislodge them,
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
A Lightning Photograph.

Savannah News: Last Tuesday, the
narrator continued, she was lying in bed
in the same little room she had occu-
pied for years, her bed being near Il
window glazed with eight by ten glass,
when u terrific thunder storm came up,
and through the window, as she lay
helpless in bed, she saw the lightning
strike and shiver to atoms tall pine
tree standing ncaa by,and it is supposed
she felt the shocb, for she was so fright
encd and prostrated that she rapidly
sank into an unconscious condition, and
SO fingered on till next day, when she
died. When the neighbors went to lay
her out and prepare her remains Tor
burial they. discovered, to the great
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27

A cable dispatch from Paris, OF Octo-
Der l6 says: The government has
granted a concession TO the French
Gable company, with interest gqarran-
tccd, for "A cable connecting Brazil Cen
tral America, the Antilles and New
York. Fifteen million francs to con-
struct the cable have been subscribed.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Hcalthfulness of Electricity.

The last number of the Gisundheits
Ingenieur contains paper by Prof.
Dobroslawin, of st. Petersberg, on the
comparative use of gas and electricity
for lighting theatres. Referring to the
interesting experiments made by Prof.
Pettenkofer and DR.. Renk, Prof. Do
broslawin, with the assistance of Drs.
Kowolkowsky and Bosarotf, made last
last February, during the three days
carnival at st. Petersberg, when the
largest crowds fill the theatres, expert
ments on the temperature and ventila-
tion Of the Crosse" and ALEXANDER"
theatres, lighted with gas, and the
"Mariar'' theatre lighted with
electricity. These three the
atres gave each two perform
ances daily, and each held about one
thousand six hundred people. The
thermometers were so placed as to be
on IA level with the audience. The car
bonic acid was determined by the Pet
tenkofer method. AS every theatre
goer knows, the temperature falls be-
tween acts, and it was found that the
temperature in the galleries I. did not
fall as rapidly rs in the parterre. AS a
result, the professor thinks that peo-
Pile seated in the parterre are more apt
to take cold than those in the upper
parts of the house. The highest de-
gree OF temperature by electric-light-
ing was 25 degrees c., and with gas 81
dagrees c. The professor does not think
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Omaha, November 21st, 1887.
Messrs. Jno. C. West &Co.,
Chicago, UlinOis:

GENTLEMENSp of West Nerve and Brain Treatment
We have been selling this remedy for the eight and
have yet to learn of complaint The fact that written
guarantee with each five dollars WORTH doubt the sale to
large extent
The medicine has large and increasing sale and gives good satisfaction
We receive mail orders from all parts of the west and the constant de-
mand evidence that there merit This ma ninety that
have had make another order that total sales
will be hundred which think will be gratifying to
to Yoms 1especfuy c. 4. GooDMAN DRUGGIST.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
The Ticker ON the Train,

New York Star: That telegraphing
from moving trains is an assured sue
cess, was again demonstrated yesterday
when n dispatch was received at the
Star Office from a train moving fifty
miles an hour ON the Lehigh Valley
railroad.
Every message so sent gives addi-
tional weight to the arguments in favor
of the system rs Il preventative of rail-
way collisions. BY its use the class of
accidents arising from negligence, care
lcssncss or forgetfnlness of station oper-
ators, may be wholly prevented. Under
the prcscn, system, IN order must be
given 80 u train is at the telegraph
stat If the omitted or forgotten
ut tia, particular moment the Oppor-
tunity is lost. unc a fatal and costly acci-
dent may be the result, while with the
new system communication with the
train always exists and may be availcd
of at any moment.
Every train is converted into tele-
graph Office by this system, and the pub
lie is able to use it for any of the follow
ing purposes: Passengers on the train
may be reached by friends in the city;
| instructions sent to business houses;
police or detective assistance sum-
| moned; escaping criminals apprehend
| ed: passengers recalled after starting
on II journey; stock and grain quota
tions sent: general, political or sporting
| news transmitted; answers to all mes
sages sent may be received, and in case
of accident ON the road the conductor
can instantly communicate the fact to
the train dispatcher.
1t is claimed by the Consolidated Rail
way Telegraph company that their sys-
! tenn will largely prevent the possibility
of railroad collisions, and that the cost
! of one or two accidents, entirely pre-
ventable by the use of train telegraphy,
would in many cases be sufficient to
| eauin the road with the system.
Omaha daily bee., 1887-11-27
Denver, COL, June 10th, 1887.

IUinos
GENuEMENWth the order the 1st Of this month for IA
of Vests Nerve and Brain Tament makes all
chased from less than four have sold ALL 40
576O boxes all OF this sale have had two complaints about
which settled promptly by returning the party his money
The other complaint reached only few days which have
not had time to act aye muh pleased with the medicine
also doing business You have always lived
your wo,d with PARTICULAR have much confidence in
the medicine that would not hesitate to guarantee it
ponsiby if requested by Ihope before the out
that will be- the market for 10 or 20 gross
Yours truly. JOHN ANGIUM, Druggist
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hydraulic monitor have done their
work, hut patient, industrious, persistent
exploration for the massed deposits of
hidden treasure is vet in its infancy. All
the gold that has been taken from the
rivers and streams of FL Dorado county is
but r handful compared to that which
slnmbers in the quartz-leads in the bosoms
OF her mountains. In most eases
THE HONEST INDUSTRIOUS MINER
Is rewarded for his toll. At the present
time in the vicinity of Georgetown, Plae-
eryille, Greenwood, Grizzly Flat and Mud
Springs there are score or more quartz
mines that are yielding a permanent
income of net less than one thous SIND
dollars per day, some of them more than
that, as a tribute, not to luck, but TO the
intelligent enterprise, the pluck and per-
seyereu Z OF their owners. He that saws
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knows how to make friends and keep them,
and is most excellent "all around" en-
tertainer. He neglects nothing that would
tend to please his guest or maintain the
excellent reputation his house enioys. 4
fine cut OF this hotel appears in this issue.
HER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Placerville has most excellent school
facilities. The public schcol is graded
and gives employment to principal and
four assistants The placeryillc Academy,
conducted by G. P Tindall, A. NJ, Prin-
cipal and proprietor, is worthy OF more
than passing notice. This institution
has educated large proportion Of the
teachers of FL Dorado county. L is con-
stantly preparing students for our Umiyer-
sity and other colleges. Its graduates enter
the University of Michigan without ex-
animation. Its students are rising to
prominence in the professions. In the De
partments of Art and Music the advan-
tages rank with the best Work from its
gallery has commanded high price and
musical talent trained here has been highly
appreciated in our largest cities From
its commercial course many young men in
this and other States are commanding the
best positions. Its buildings are ample. its
rooms are all well furnished. and the
healthfulness of the location Is unques-
toned. This institution offers five courses
of study, in addition to art and music.
As real home school for foreign students,
it challenges comparison.
". H. II. Fellows. editor of the O5Serer,
is doing much toward disseminating Il
knowledge of the products of the county
through the columns OF his valuable paper,
and as an adjunct to hi. press has Fitted up
| immigration rooms in which he has col
lected the various products of the s.; ton,
and has them properly labeled aii dis
! played. No person who visits Piaceryille
should fail to call Ut the Obsereer Office and
! see this exhibit, which is
CREDIT TO TIE TOWN
And attests the enterprise and public
/ spirit of Mr.. Fellows In addition to his
exhibit, this same gentleman has COM
piled and edited pamphlet on the re-
sources Of the coHnty--a neat book Of up
wards of 200 pages-containing much val
uable information just such as Is asked
ior by Eastern people who desire reliahie
information regarding this secti0l. o. he
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HAVEN OF REST FOR THE INVALID;
The scenery that enraptures the artist a
section of vast native resources. and of nm
limited and only partially developed
capabilities Here is where Government
land can be obtained for its location. Here
we found the country heavily timbered
with black oak, live oak, spruce, hem!ocll,
fir, cedar, and many species of pine, while
the banks of the streams are fringed with
the laurel, the maple, the alder, the dog
wood, and the incomrarably beautiful ma
drone, and the air is made redolent with
the perfume OF the wild nutmeg and the
bay. Here the cereals grow to perfection.
and produce good and remunerative crops.
the quality of which is not exeelled anv-
where, From y TO 30 bushels of wheat,
weighing from 63 10 GS pounds 20 the
bushei, IS by no means uncommon. Rye
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James NJ Anderson, Sheriff; c. P.
Winchell, Under Sheriff; E. w. Wilmer,
County Clerk and eX ofiicio Recorder; j.
d. Skinner, Treasurer; c. Z. Merrill, As
SCISSOR; Claud 3. Wakefield, Superintend-
ent of Schools; f. n Spence, Public Ad-
ministrator; NJ =. Bennett, District At
. torney; George w. Kimball, Surveyor.
Supervisor George W Barlow, S. A.
Long. r. w. II. Swendt. Lewis BRYANT and
4. T. Lachman.
1t would be impossible in newspaper
article 0go into detail regarding the en-
terprise, business and improvements that
are steadily pushing ahead in this boom
ing " town. A personal Of a portion of It's
leading men is all that can be given.
SOME OF HER PROMINENT PEOPLE.
The ministers of the town are as fol-
lows: Reys R. E. Wenk, Methodist; Jas.
Curry, Presby c. C. Fierce, Episco-
palian, and r. Becker, Catholic. OF gro
| cery stores it supports nine, namely: Old
Grange, Scott & LaRue, proprietors; Ho-
gan's Cash Store, P. p. Hogan, proprietor
Grangers' Union Cooperative Association,
John NJ. Waters, manager; \. L. Kohn,
John |. Reed, Louis Landecker, B. d. Ma
son, W III. SoOR " son, ana Is. >. Cr0cker
James Borland, Of the Cary House; Geo
w. Mckee, of the Chic House; Thomas
c. Fisk, of the Central House, and
Mrs. Keene, all conduct well-regulated
hotels and do a prosperous business. There
are three livery and feed stables; one kept
by Thomas r. Stephens; one by J. c
Stephens, and one by j. j. Crippin Chas
Hilbert, at the Arcade, and james Simp-
son, at the City Bakeries, furnish the
townspeop!e with choice pastry and Tread
OF dry goods and clothing houses there are
fvc-that Of Mierson s; jewell, who alsc
have a large establishment in San fran.
cisco; George Anderson, NJ Simon {; Sor
B. S: C.oc!ler, and Chas Wic2er Butchers
two-J. r.. Gardner, and James Gafney
BARRIERS, three-Charles Keil, Isaac Ian.
decker, and James Butts. Blacksmith.
and wagonmakers, iive-Patton & Mayer
Z. A. Boles, y. Wonderly, John Fox. arC
j. W Reynolds Real estate agents
Galusha Carpenter, W. Selkirll, and f. VI
NJ. Bogardus. Newspapers, three-NoUt
tain Democrat, published by f. NJ. N. 30
gardus; III Dorado Coaaty Republican, pub
lished by George 4. Richardson; an,